Thursday, September 17, 2009

We're the Only Ones Using Our Powers for Good Enough

On Tuesday, Ed Musgrove of the sheriff's department told 10News the device was only being used for good...[More]
And doesn't that just sound like the solemn pledge of some corny superhero?

But I'm being cynical. Since when have "Only Ones" ever used their powers otherwise...?

Hey, the panel on that LARD..uh...LRAD device looks like it would be just the right size to backstop a long-range target, doesn't it?

[Via Texas Shooter]

Meanwhile, Across the Pond in Sarah Brady Paradise...

A millionaire businessman is facing jail for attacking a career criminal who had held his family hostage at knifepoint. [More]
I know some will say he should have stopped once the attack was over.

I'm not one of them.

[Via Jeffersonian]

We're the Only Ones Back on the Job Enough

Cop in post-Katrina beating of teacher can get job back, appeals court rules [More]
What's a Louisiana "Only One" need to do to get fired and stay fired? Beat the crap out of an in-custody woman half his size?

No, that won't do it either.

[Via Matt S]

We're the Only Ones Meaner Enough

Authorities say a former North Las Vegas police officer agreed to plead guilty to reduced charges stemming from allegations he sought dates and sexual favors from women he stopped for traffic violations. [More]
So "Only One" attempts at coerced sex truly are misdemeanors? You know--de more you miss de meaner you get...?

Figures they'd let this abusive deviant plea down. Any wonder what would have happened had one of these women pulled a firearm on him and ordered him to back off?

[Via RJ]

We're the Only Ones Pushing Enough

A former District police officer is among a dozen men charged in a cocaine ring based in Southern Maryland that netted more than $1.5 million, authorities said Wednesday. [More]
So basically, for 12 years he was deemed an "Only One" more trustworthy to carry a gun than you or I are.

But I'm sure he would have never abused that trust while on duty, right?

[Via Harvey]

The Fast Track for Forgiveness

He added that some senators are eager to get back in good stead with the National Rifle Association after crossing the group by voting to confirm Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court... [More]
Because "allowing" guns in locked cased on federally-subsidized trains and confirming a SCOTUS nominee hostile to RKBA are so equally weighted in importance, you see...

Don't let the noise about "another pro-gun victory" drown out this fact. I'm still waiting to see what that "cost" for confirmation will turn out to be. My guess is, stuff like this will be used as justification to not extract a noticeable price at all.

We're the Only Ones Watching Your Back Enough

Hendricks shot John Paul Hambleton, 32, in the back as he ran from the detective and his partner... [More]
So will the same justification excuse work for one of us, or is that reserved exclusively for "Only Ones"?

Rad Geek has more.

[Via Mama Liberty]

Essential Liberty..? Temporary Safety...? Deal!

The city just installed high-tech cameras that catch every car that rolls through the city limits. And city residents say they are willing to give up privacy for protection. [More]
Mr. Franklin...

Paging Mr. Franklin...

Besides, we need to use "public funds" to keep Bill Gates safe so he can keep using his private ones to support our continued disarmament...

Meanwhile, Across the Cultural Divide in "Furious Mike" Paradise...

NYC = Nanny State? Health Dept. considering smoking ban in parks [More]
What is it about some "former smokers"-- like Bloomberg?

I think I'm starting to sense a grander plan unfolding. In an effort to deter being victimized by further terrorist attacks against American targets, the mayor et al. are doing their utmost to make the Big Apple as un-American as they can...

I do find it telling how many degraded denizens there will bitch and moan about their freaking cigarettes, but not give a moment's thought to their right to keep and bear arms--aside from denying and disparaging it.

Door-to-Door Obamacare

Prosecutors on Long Island say two people used President Obama's health care plan as a pretext to force their way into a home, shoot and beat three people, and steal $4,000. [More]
And remarkably, neither of them had badges.

A Redefinitization

"Look, I know this probably sounds arrogant to say," the president said, "but I redefined the Republican Party." [More]
Yeah, you sure did, idiot.

How's that working out?

Rob Curnock Responds to Gun Questionnaire

Another candidate for the U.S. Congress has responded to my political questionnaire, Rob Curnock, who is running for Texas' Congressional District 17. [More]
Today's Gun Rights Examiner column looks at a Q&A.

Also get the latest from my fellow GREs.

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This Day in History: September 17

The Enemy seem now to be straining every nerve to accomplish their purpose; but I trust, whatever present success they may have, they will ere long experience a reverse of fortune. If they have four thousand Men in the Jersies, it is probable they have something more serious in view than a mere diversion. But I am in hopes when Genl McDougall comes to unite his force with the Militia, General Dickenson will be strong enough effectually to make head against them. [More]